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THE SIEGE OF RICHMOND 



A POEM. 



By JAMES MOORE, M. D., 

AUTHOR OF 

Il's Battle;" "The Life of Washington;" "History of the Great 
Rebellion ;" "The Kimeliad," a poem in three cantos ; " The Shepherd of the 
Wissahickon," a poem in three cantos ; " Kilpatrick and our Cavalry ;" " The 
Centennial," a poem ; " The Triumph of Truth ;" " The City of God ;" " Our 
Redeemer's Kingdom;" " The Mansions in Heaven;" "Saint Paul;" "The 
Star in the East ;" "Happiness ;" " Divine Attributes ;" "Divine Providence ;" 
"Redeeming the Time;" "The Dream of Life;" "What is Man?" "The 
Necklace}" "Willard Glazier, the Cavalier;" "The Children of Pride;" 
"Redemption;" "The Rival Queens;" "Derry Delivered;" " The First Cru- 
sade ;" "Maria Foster," &c. 



Entered, according to act of Congress, in the year 1832, by 

JAMES MOORE, M. D., 
In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington. 



PHILADELPHIA: 
Allen, Lane & Scott, Printers, 

Nos, 229-231 South Fifth Street. 

1882. 



THE SIEGE. OF RICHMOND 



A POEM. 



By JAMES MOORE, M. D., 



AUTHOE OF 

The World's Battle;" "The Life of Washington;" "History of the Great 
Rebellion ;" " The Kimeliad," a poem in three cantos ; " The Shepherd of the 
Wissahickon," a poem in three cantos ; " Kilpatrick and our Cavalry ;" " The 
Centennial," a poem ; " The Triumph of Truth ;" " The City of God ;" " Our 
Redeemer's Kingdom ;" " The Mansions in Heaven ;" " Saint Paul ;" " The 
Star in the East;" "Happiness ;" " Divine Attributes ;" "Divine Providence ;" 
"Redeeming the Time;" "The Dream of Life;" "What is Man?" "The 
Necklace;" "Willard Glazier, the Cavalier;" "The Children of Pride;" 
"Redemption;" "The Rival Queens;" "Derry Delivered;" "The First Cru- 
sade ;" "Maria Foster," &c. 



Entered, according to act of Congress, in the year 1832, by 

JAMES MOORE, M. D., 
In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at "Washington. 



PHILADELPH 



MAR 8 







Allen, Lane & Scott, Printers. 

Nos. 229-231 South Fifth Street: s^ 
1882. 






THE SIEGE OF RICHMOND. 



Ye Heliconian dames ! again 

Your aid is wanted to my strain : 

For you of past events can tell ; 

From you the poet's sounding shell, 

Can with sweet music and the swell, 

Of notes melodious rehearse, 

Whatever must be told in verse. 

Daughter of Jove ! Melpomene, 

Come hither and my helper be : 

And o'er my lay cast such a charm, 

As may the envious disarm, 

And make the most disdainful prove, 

Who verse before could never love ; 

That in this simple lay of mine, 

Some brilliant gems of thought may shine ; 

And that some merits grace the strains, 

Should people only use their brains ; 

And that my life's not useless led, 

Nor they the better were I dead. 

Ye friends 1 who still your favor lent, 

To grant attention now consent ; 

And you perchance may something hear, 

That may you please; your spirits cheer; 

May help your minds — your souls, and purse, 

All which I wish you, and no worse. 

Lord Sands sat in his castle fair, 
His lovely lady by him there, 
Whose goodness, though in high estate, 
Was felt by mean as well as great, 

(3) 



By all esteemed, beloved and dear, 

Who loved to dry up misery's tear. 

Whose glorious beauty was outshone 

By sublime virtues all her own, 

Or if not all her own, her face 

Bore marks of a sweet child of grace, 

Meek, mild, and gentle ; such another 

Painters display the Holy Mother, 

Who bore that child upon her breast, 

His own where weary souls find rest. 

The gentle lady of my lay 

Reposed when ended active day ; 

Her husband silent cast a glance 

Upon her features, and askance, 

With pride and joy, but silent still 

Her contemplated at his will, 

Till rising tears increasing grow, 

His face bedewing overflow. 

With hasty glance the change she saw, 

And unperceived did nearer draw; 

With arms outstretched his neck around, 

And when complete the circle found, 

She added to his silent bliss, 

By adding then a fervent kiss. 

Then sudden and soft she glided away, 

While the lamps emitted a subdued ray; 

They were not brilliant, but with mild light 

O'ercame the darkness of the night. 

One moment's pause, and her harp she drew, 

Then answered its chords to a hand so true, 

And with voice well trained, as she o'er it hung, 

These were the words she distinctly sung: — 



" Erin ! dear and lovely land, 

Beauteous gem on ocean's breast, 
Land of old bards and chiefs so grand, 
But still upheaved by some unrest 1 



" What can Ave do thy wounds to heal, 
Or how assuage thy moaning pain, 
Though deep our hearts thy sorrows feel, 
Oh ! must our aid be still in vain ? 

" WiU force uncertain peace secure, 

Or harshness bring thy glories back? 
No ; 'tis destruction's path too sure, 
And baneful ruin's erring track. 

" Thy noble ports, thy fruitful fields, 

Thy mountains, lakes, and valleys fair, 
Should show what prosperous plenty yields, 
And of vast riches make thee heir. 

" What scorching blight is on thy brow? 
What withers all thy flowers so gay ? 
What was thy bane, perhaps is now, 
That makes thy beauty fade away ? 

"Disunion was it — first and last, 

The hate of race— the differing creed, 
That like the simoom's withering blast, 
O'er whelmed you in your time of need. 

" Join heart and hand, be firm and true, 
Let no dissension e'er divide ; 
Be loving brothers, still in view 
Your common rights, whate'er betide. 

" And while you for these rights contend, 
As liberty and law must grant, 

By firm-knit hearts, affairs will mend ; 
And power to hurt you will be scant. 

" The wrongs of centuries redressed, 
The darkest clouds being overpast ; 
You'll reach the haven's blissful rest, 
Crowned with prosperity at last." 



The lay was sung, and a sounding bell 
Quickly upon the listeners fell ; 
'Twas the hour of prayer, and the servants all 
Came silent into the lordly hall. 



Each heart in fervent devotion bowed ; 
Confession was made, amendment vowed, 
Thanksgiving, praise, and petitions there 
Were offered in this hour of prayer; 
The castle's inmates never forgot 
This duty, if proud or humble their lot; 
Though the merry dance at the splendid ball, 
The dice-box, or cards, are what some would call 
A properer method — more pleasant ways, 
To enjoy amusement of game or plays; 
The devotions o'er, the hour expired, 
The family now to rest retired. 

'Twas morn, and Castle Connor's pile, 

Received the earliest beams ; and while 

On tower and casement, they gayly played, 

And the cheerful birds sweet music made; 

A train of coaches the inmates view, 

Coming on swift up the avenue. 

The cortege arrived in pomp and state; 

The servants were ready to await, 

And execute whate'er behest, 

Might by the strangers be expressed. 

One stately form alone we name, 

A warrior he and known to fame ; 

His lordship and his lady exult 

To hail great General Result. 

A sumptuous banquet was prepared, 
Of which the guests distinguished shared ; 
And when 'twas ended, converse then 
Took place, and of the famous men, 
That had in peace and war a name, 
The attention and the interest claim. 
Question, response, comment, remark, 
Each had its place, as it grew dark. 



The interest grew, and lamps shone bright, 
And converse lasted near all night. 
" General," the lady said, " we long 
To hear about the war among 
Your countrymen, but lately closed ; 
We are to rumors more exposed, 
But you who bore such weighty share, 
May well each circumstance declare; 
Come to our aid, and please relate — 
With ready ears we gladly wait ! " 
The hero drew a sigh suppressed, 
And deeply heaved his laboring breast ; 
The tear-drop started to his eye, 
And for a moment few were dry. 
Awhile he paused, — then silence broke, 
And in firm accents thus he spoke : — 

" Lady ! you ask me to unfold 

As sad a tale as e'er was told ; 

The grief you bid me to renew, 

And though I shudder at the view, 

I will the circumstances state, 

Of the war's causes, — progress, — fate. 

The siege of Richmond will contain 

The tale of many a bloody plain ; 

Battles by land and on the sea, 

And human life lost terribly; 

With lavished treasures, such amount 

As seldom known in nation's count ; 

And heroes maimed, bereaved ones' tears, 

With losses not regained in years. 

( ' The fifteenth century was famed 
For enterprise marine. Then claimed 
Each navigator bold the land 
That had received him on its strand 



For his own sovereign ; regions vast 
Included in such claim. At last, 
When population filled the wild, 
And whites o'ershadowed nature's child, 
The differing nations seized the lance, 
And Britain, in the lists with France, 
For glory, as for empire, fought. 
The hitter's power came to nought, 
And Britain o'er Columbia ruled, 
While hardy emigrants were schooled 
In lessons of the brave and free, 
Planted the tree of liberty. 
Then rose against oppression's power 
The prosperous colonies ; the dower 
So rich of independence won, 
The sire transferred down to his son, 
And from Atlantic's stormy main, 
O'er mountain, river, valley, plain, 
Waved and still waves her ensign free 
Far as the mild Pacific sea. 
While Canada 's the northern bound, 
Her southern the great Gulf is found. 
But as she prospered, greater grew, 
Fresh irritations rose, ensue 
Dissensions, quarrels, frequent jar, 
Which drew the sword in bloody war. 
The cause from tariffs, slavery rose, 
Changed citizens to desperate foes. 
The strife of fictions, always great, 
Engendered here a mortal hate. 
Each party tried to rule the state ; 
Republicans the helm now bore; 
Democrats wished that reign was o'er. 
The first could not endure a slave, 
The latter claimed they slaves must have, 
And Washington a senate saw 
Convened at Richmond 'gainst the law. 



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It speaks well for each institution 

That still survived — the Constitution; 

And this is well — of all the rest 

This constitution is the best. 

An insult to the flag arose 

That brought the combatants to blows; 

Then 'On to Richmond V was the cry; 

Resolved th' experiment to try. 

Then on Manassas' plain they meet, 

And Federals suffer base defeat ; 

The capital in peril placed, — 

But this disgrace was soon effaced; 

For loyal citizens enroll, 

And sturdy patriots heart and soul 

Took matters under their control ; 

Nor from their loyalty once swerved, 

' The Union must, shall be preserved ! ' 

A mighty army then is raised, 

Round Washington the camp-fires blazed, 

And skirmishes show now and then, 

What could be trusted to the men. 

Inactive long but now prepared, 

The word, l Advance/ was gladly heard, 

An army strong, a general skilled, 

The public expectation filled ; 

All thought the war would shortly close, 

But Heaven it is that can dispose. 

Between James river and the York, 

Is many a field where bloody work 

Betwixt the combatants was done; 

And greater valor ne'er the sun 

E'er saw displayed or e'er beheld, 

In later times or days of eld. 

In truth it was a piteous sight 

To witness here each desperate fight, 

The dead, the wounded, and the dying, 

On each side on these fields were lying. 



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Let Seven-Days-Fight remembered be, 
And swamps of Chickahominy ; 
Where valor on this famed retreat 
Was fired exultant foe to meet, 
Who from interior circle blows 
Encountered from redoubted foes, 
Like lions fought each field until 
They strongly post on Malvern Hill ; 
Where bloody and severe defeat 
Forced the Confederates retreat, 
And great McClellan here could see 
His victory o'er his great foe, Lee. 

"The ' On to Richmond ' cry was o'er, 
The army's shattered ranks to restore, 
Must be withdrawn from its location ; 
And there prevailed throughout the nation, 
On no slight ground a flattering hope, 
That once a junction formed with Pope, 
These forces would Lee's force o'erthrow ; 
But ere they joined, Lee struck a blow, 
And more than one on several fields, 
Where desperate valor to force yields, 
And safety's in retreat alone, 
To thy defenses, Washington ! 
Thus Richmond's siege again was raised, 
At which the nation was amazed, 
And more so when the force of Lee 
Marching with all his chivalry, 
Had crossed Potomac, was at hand, 
And pitched his camp in Maryland. 

" The Blue Ridge is a mountain chain 
That runs up through Virginia ; fain 
Would Lee upon its passes seize, 
Which would his enterprises ease. 
In the South Mountain two gaps stand, 
The inlet to the neighboring land ; 



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Here desperate encounters fail ; 
McClellan's forces so prevail, 
The passes gains then hastes to meet him, 
Strongly posted on Antietam ; 
A stream whose banks are hilly ridges, 
And crossed by several fords and bridges. 
A dreadful battle here was fought, 
Fierce the encounter as each sought 
The varying victory to gain ; 
Here many a valiant hero slain 
Attested deadly was the strife, 
And death in every form was rife 
From thundering cannon, and the rattle 
Of volleyed musketry; the battle 
Raged till the combatants gave o'er, 
And Lee, defeated, sought once more 
Retreat on south Potomac's shore. 
Burnside the army now commands: 
But Lee at Fredericksburg withstands, 
And forced him with most serious loss, 
The river once again to cross. 
Then gallant Hooker next succeeds, 
His men o'er Rappahannock leads, 
Sustains defeat and heavy loss; 
But safe again the stream they cross ; 
Nor was this battle quite inglorious, 
Though Lee came off in it victorious. 
Well fought it was ; but for a blunder, 
The uppermost would have been under ; 
But panic seized one army corps, 
Nor valor could mischance restore. 
'Twas in this battle Jackson fell, 
Called Stonewall, hero brave and well, 
Though fighting on the rebel side; 
'Twas by his own men's hands he died, 
Through error, darkness, and mistake — 
Few mortals are still 'wide awake/ 



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Lee marched his forces with all speed 
To Pennsylvania. General Meade, 
Who now had the supreme command, 
Prepares his forces to withstand. 
At Gettysburg the fight was fought, 
Most dreadful field, one which is thought 
The war's first turning point to be, 
And was so ; late posterity 
Will tell how this fierce battle raged, 
In which the mighty force engaged, 
On each side for the prize contended, 
The prize of empire; how it ended 
In victory decisive crowned, 
And brought rebellion to the ground.- 

" While Meade the army led, and gave 
Such proofs that he was skillful, brave, 
Great General Grant, so known to fame, 
With highest rank has now the claim, 
The Union armies all to lead, 
Well seconded by General Meade, 
Who all the details carried out, 
That brought a state of things about, 
W hereby rebellion fell at last, 
Its force collapsed, its dangers past. 
'Twere useless, lady, to relate, 
How the war raged in every State, 
From east to west the whole throughout, 
Were nought omitted or left out, 
Would volumes fill, and has done too, 
To give events and heroes due, 
Or even partial notice, would 
But tire you and do no good. 
All are well known and of no mystery, 
My Lady, they are known in history. 
Who could the struggle all unfold ? 
How could the great events be told ? 



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How make each hero's value known ? 

Great Homer could do this alone. 

Why waste your time when I should tell 

What fights to Grant and Meade befel ? 

How in the wilderness they fought? 

What wonders were on both sides wrought ; 

How Spottsylvania saw each host 

Desperate contend ; what lives were lost ; 

How at North Anna they contend, 

And as if slaughter had no end, 

Cold Harbor witnessed, too, their rage, 

Which labor, toil, could not assuage, 

Nor grievous wounds, nor failing breath? 

It was a fight for life or death. 

And Richmond still Lee's powers defend, 

While round it fortresses extend, 

Flank movements little yet had done, 

In twice three weeks a host had run 

Their earthly race, were seen no more. 

These patriot thousands were threescore, 

And Lee was ready as before. 

" Some neighboring strongholds fell at last, 
The battle of Five Forks was past, 
When worn by toil and lessening force 
Lee's army and his prospects worse, 
And still more hopeless daily grew, 
And near the end approaching drew, 
When Lee surrendered, Richmond fell. 
Thus much of Richmond's siege I tell ! " 

The hour was late, yet every one, 
Who heard the great American, 
Remained still quiet at the close; 
Then shortly each went to repose, 
But not without a due requital 
Of graceful thanks for his recital. 



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The guest retired. Soon balmy sleep 

His senses all in slumber steep, 

And dreams from Horner's horny gate 

Uneasy on his fancy wait. 

He fought his bloody battles o'er, 

And waved his sabre bright once more. 

In peril from his wounded steed, 

One riderless he mounts at need, 

Leads up his squadrons to the fight, 

And boldly charges for the right. 

His riddled clothes with many a ball 

Warn him of danger, and the fall 

His stumbling horse made, from the selle 

Caused him to reel, and down he fell. 

A moment more, reseated, he 

Pursued with all his chivalry, 

And drove the foes in rapid flight, 

And cleared the field, victorious quite. 

But what is that that wrings his brow ? 

And shudders why the victor now? 

What rends in sunder that bold heart, 

As if 'twould from his body part ? 

A much-loved friend is lowly laid 

With mortal wound, avails no aid 

To rescue him now dying, dead. 

With horror chilled his slumbers broke, 

And turning restlessly he woke. 

"'Twas but a dream !" he cried ; "no more, 

Dear friend, wilt on this mortal shore 

Feel wound or sorrow, for all pain 

Is passed away — our loss thy gain ! " 

Commending then himself to Heaven, 

He rested well, deep slumbers given. 

The noble host and Countess meet 
At early hour, and cordial greet. 
Hoped he had rested well, and he 
Replied with due civility, 



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But told them of his frightful dream, 
"And would," he said, " 'twas as did seem. 
Alas ! though then 'twas but ideal, 
Such happened once too truly real." 
His Lordship said, " Some dreams are true;" 
Her Ladyship : " I think as you, 
They come from many a varied cause, 
Not well explained by reason's laws. 
Great Homer says, they come from Zeus, 
The Scriptures say they have their use, 
And though we may be charged with folly, 
They make us glad or melancholy. 
Our friend, the General, had another 
Such dream as of my sainted mother 
I had, you of your dear lost brother ! " 
JSTo more was on the subject said. 
Of early meal on table laid 
The company at once partook, 
And every face wore cheerful look, 
And unrestrained each guest and free, 
Enjoyed the hospitality. 

As different topics then arose, 
And each in turn 'gan to disclose 
His different views on that or this, 
And how to right what was amiss, 
The General then to speak began, 
And thus his course continued ran : — 

" We spoke before of scenes of strife, 
The loss of treasure and of life, 
The blighted prospects, ruin's sway, 
By many felt unto this clay. 
But soon as arms aside were laid 
Assassination came to aid 
Some treacherous wretches ; and there fell 
One who had loved his country well, 



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The great and good, the just and wise, 

Whose rest is in the starry skies; 

And Abraham Lincoln thence looks down 

On that great country his renown 

Shall higher raise and greater be, 

Amid Columbia's sons, the free, 

Since he abolished slavery. 

" Good William Perm a great work wrought; 

His true benevolence, if sought, 

May yet be found, though he is gone, 

Where he laid first foundation stone 

Of that great structure, wise and jnsr, 

That him survives. Endure it must, 

Conspicuous, grand, fair, and sublime, 

Proof 'gainst the wasting hand of time, 

More lasting than enduring brass 

Or regal pyramid ; things that pass 

By time's corroding waste away; 

While great effects of justice stay, 

Eternal as th' inspiring breath 

That bids them live, unknown to death. 

"Thus Washington in glory great, 
Led sons the patriots from this State, 
Where Independence first her bell 
Rang forth Oppression's dying knell ; 
Combined New England's patriot fires, 
Enkindled by bold pilgrim sires. 
Virginia's cavaliers no Jess 
Rise sword in hand, demand redress, 
And North and South the conflict share, 
With valor, prowess, virtues rare, 
Till long contending, one bold stroke 
Burst, severed, proud Oppression's yoke. 

"For eighty years the nation throve; 
What her prosperity could move ? 



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At home, abroad respected, she 
Held mighty sway by land and sea. 
The civil war served well to show 
Resources one not else could know. 
Her mighty armies and her fleet 
With force tremendous went to meet 
Domestic foe, and to suppress 
The dark deeds of unrighteousness; 
And save each glorious institution, 
Preserve her grand, free constitution. 
She drew the sword in deadly fight, 
Till Heaven gave victory to the right. 

" Mark how her armies great disband ! 

Few soldiers seen through all the land! 

In peace each seeks his home who lives; 

The laws still reign and commerce thrives; 

Development her coffers fills, 

A balm is found for many ills, 

And credit through the world sustains 

The triumph won with so much pains. 

The steamship runs to every clime ; 

The railway car curtails the time : 

Once long those products to transport, 

Which now she sends to every port ; 

And travelers can with content 

Now run o'er the wide continent. 

The telegraph and telephone, 

The teeming press, and not alone 

Such grand auxiliaries as these, 

But all that may improve and please, 

To comfort add and greater ease, 

Are in a series that won't cease. 

Some wealthy fortunes have been made, 

And prosperous times still rule the trade. 

We give and take with great good-will, 

And intercourse with nations still 



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Is well kept up, but plainly's seen 
Decay in mercantile marine, 
Which some day soon may be put right, 
By growing nations of such might." 

His Lordship then began to say, 

He hoped no one should see the day 

When this great nation in her fall 

Would have a name and that be all. 

" Eemark. ! " he said, " how ancient Troy 

A woman's charms did once destroy : 

And Priam's powers and Hector brave, 

The fallen State no more could save. 

Or see how ancient Babylon, 

By mighty Cyrus was undone, 

Whose empire lasted but a while, 

And Alexander gave new style 

To Persia's court ; and at his height 

Perished, cut off, this man of might. 

His empire too they soon divide, 

Those chiefs who conquered by his side, 

Who each victorious path explores, 

Till high the Roman eagle soars ; 

And Csesar's valor on the plain 

Of Thessally does victory gain ; 

But short-lived too from power hurled, 

And him succeeds who ruled the world. 

" Behold Rome's mighty empire rise, 
The admiration of all eyes, 
The fear, the dread of nations great ; 
Yet how uncertain was her fate ! 
Her virtues mostly now had fled, 
The men of the republic dead, 
With far-dimmed lustre did she shine, 
Long ere the days of Constantine ; 
And her decay and fall we trace 
In every circumstance and place. 



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Till barbarous nations felt their power, 
And rushed on Rome in evil hour. 
And soou the empire was no more, 
None could her fallen state restore ; 
She sank beneath corruption's force, 
Degenerate, still growing worse ; 
And power shifted grew elsewhere, 
Its centre not as once 'twas there." 

" There is a fear," the General said, 

" That any people grown decayed 

By luxury, corruption, pride, 

Will in the end be thrust aside ; 

And fall, like Rome, 'neath her own weight, 

Howe'er her power be vast or great. 

Nor can one tell how it may be 

With us in late posterity ! 

But for the present, great increase 

Of population swells in peace. 

Our institutions late bore strain 

That were to many nations vain 

E'en th' attempt to antagonize, 

Which gives th' astonished world surprise. 

The conversation ceased awhile ; 
The lady, with a radiant smile, 
And not unasked, her harp bent o'er, 
And sang what she composed before ; 
Had, as 'twould seem, it ready all 
Anticipated thus a call. 



The prophet saw the kingdoms all, 
Their rise, their progress too and fall, 

E'en from their very birth ; 
Described their changes and decay, 
Their splendor till each fled away, 

And vanished from the earth. 



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But 'midst them all he said should rise 
A kingdom founded in the skies, 

Which God himself should cause ; 
When once established still to stand, 
Its empire stretch through every land, 

And all obey its laws. 

That kingdom still we pray to come, 
Set up in every heart and home, 

'Neath great Messiah's reign ; 
All kingdoms else to overthrow, 
Itself stand firm, no change to know, 

Attempts against it vain. 

The General saw with wonder great 
The riches of this great estate, 
And as he near the castle drew, 
Fair fields and gardens met his view. 
With farm-house comfortable and large, 
Where sturdy swains cheerful discharge 
The duties that on them devolve, 
This seemed the problem well to solve, 
Namely, that by true justice here, 
'Twixt landlord and as 'twould appear 
The tenants, nought but fair accord 
'Twixt them existed and their lord. 
Cheerfully, happy too they seemed, 
And of dissensions never dreamed. 
Then when he in the carriage drove, 
Oft with his hosts he well could prove, 
That kindliest feelings there prevailed; 
And that their presence never failed 
To scatter cheerful rays around, 
And oft he heard their praise resound. 
The lady took him to her school, 
Which, well attended and by rule 
Of kindness managed, profit gave 
To all the pupils, who could have 
An education simple, plain, 
Not showy, specious, or vain, 



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But which, in active life, would show 
; Tis well a few things right to know. 

"General," his Lordship asked, " pray tell, 

Like you my Lady's school?" "Eight well," 

Was answered ; " much I am pleased, 

And I must say, my mind is eased 

Respecting some accounts I hear, 

That often caused me anxious fear 

All was not well in this fair land; 

But now I better understand 

Where landlords treat their tenants just; 

Like you, my Lord, there's no distrust ! " 

The children questioned, answered well, 
And some in answers did excel, 
Which much of Irish wit displayed, 
And on the guest distinguished made 
Such permanent and deep impression 
As made him often give expression 
To his great wonder reply ready. 
His Lordship said, " 'Twas all my Lady !" 

And so they left, and drove away, 

Visiting here and there each day, 

'Midst pleasant scenes, and dale and hill 

In verdure clothed would often fill 

Each mind with gratitude and love 

To Him who glorious reigns above, 

And gives each bounteous gift to man, 

With eye beneficent to scan 

His paths, and carry out his plan. 

Unlike Americans who go 

To visit Europe and who know 

But little of each place they see, 

As knowing little history. 

Our General was right well read, 

And studious often here was led 



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On Erin's history to dilate, 
And reason much upon her state. 
He saw a fair and fertile land 
With verdure crowned oft and grand, 
In natural scenery so fair, 
Romantic, beauteous, that there 
Arcadian vales and temples too 
Could scarce its beauty all outdo. 
Her great men were by none outshone, 
Historians, poets not alone, 
But statesmen and heroic men, 
Such are but seldom or ever seen. 
He hoped when governed well to see 
A people happy, and to be 
The blessing of posterity. .. 
Then when his time expired, his heart 
Felt sad, at length he must depart. 
He left his noble, kindly hosts, 
And sailed from Erin's lovely coasts, 
Crossed the Atlantic's stormy main, 
And gladly reached his home again. 



HELEN. 



'Twas long ago that Helen lived, the joy 
Of Menelaus : till the prince of Troy, 
111 using the kind hospitality 
That he received, upon the stormy sea 
Bore her in triumph very far away : 
Causing Troy's ruin at a later day. 
Some women still appear to act as she, 
And leave their husbands for a furious sea 
Of troubles, billowing with many a wave : 
Too often the deluded fair one's grave ; 
One slip, or one false step, but only taken, 
Conscience may sleep, and never more awaken. 



23 

CLEOPATRA. 

Talk as we may she must have been a beauty, 
To draw the great triumvir from his duty, 
By charms so potent as to sway his life — 
At her own pleasure make him leave his wife, 
And dare the angry frowns of every Roman, 
All for the fascinations of a woman. 
He's not the first, or last, that beauty led 
A merry dance, — not more on heels than head,- 
Until the spell dissolved, and bliss had fled ! 



A PURSE OF GOLD. 

" You see, my friend, I'm getting old ; " 

Says he, " Take this purse of gold." 

" I thank you kindly ; 'tis a Godsend ; 

I'll always think on such a friend." 

" Of course you will, I hope," said he ; 

" I hope you'll pardon me, I see 

You dress too poorly — shabbily ! " 

I took the hint, a suit to get, — 

But needed shoes — my feet were wet : 

However, clothes I ought to have, 

And cash for shoes I'll easy save. 

Then counted out the shining gold — 

With rapture, — you need not be told. 

Things are not always what they seem. 

I woke — but 'twas a pleasant dream. 

Who knows, thought I, in world of change, 

A thing may happen true as strange. 

Such wonders happen every day ; 

And Providence will lead my way, 

While if His grace He does but grant 

It will supply my every want. 

Thus fortified began to laugh, — 

And deem the shining gold as chaff — ! 



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THE VIRGIN ASTREA. 

When the world was in its youth 
Then they say existed truth ; 
Dealing fair and justice then, 
In the golden age of men: 
But degenerating, they 
Worse and worse grew every day ; 
Murder, treachery, and crime, 
Lust and covetise the time, 
Long continued to prevail; 
Justice vanished, — and the wail 
Of the weaker, by the stronger 
Sore oppressed, could no longer 
Be endured e'en in idea. 
Justice's patroness, Astrea, 
Left the world, — and soaring high, 
Sought again her native sky—. 



A PIG IN A POKE. 

There happened a funny joke : 
A grunting pig got in a. poke, 
A certain wag the poke did tie, 
And beat the pig within it ; why, 
The pig no more could this endure, 
But burst the bag, and rent it sure : 
And as 'twas thin, nor very big, 
It ate it up ; so in the pig, 
The most or whole of it concealed; 
In reverse order, — this revealed, 
No less surprising funny joke, — 
Poke in pig, — not pig in poke — . 







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